Post by The Sandmen on Nov 25, 2016 8:40:20 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Lee while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
Michelle Waterson is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Michelle Waterson is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if she loses today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Andrea Lee and Michelle Waterson touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Michelle Waterson attempts to cut off Lee with punches
Lee reels from the strikes.
Andrea Lee attempts a sweep single...
Michelle Waterson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Andrea Lee tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie goes down.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Andrea Lee is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson launches a few punches to Lee's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lee tries to cover her face,
Andrea Lee is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Andrea Lee tries to pass to half guard...
Michelle Waterson's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Andrea Lee is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Lee struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Andrea Lee is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to move on the ground and shows Andrea Lee a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! The Karate Hottie's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
The Karate Hottie's Forehead is beginning to swell
Andrea Lee is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
1:23 Round 1 and The Karate Hottie is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Lee is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Andrea Lee uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Lee is trying to counter now!
Lee tries to escape from the closed guard
Lee succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Andrea Lee is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Lee
She succeeds!
Andrea Lee is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie works on the ground with her fingers over Lee's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Andrea Lee is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
The Karate Hottie measures the resilience of Lee's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lee's side.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Andrea Lee is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Lee is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Andrea Lee!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Andrea Lee
Lee tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Michelle Waterson doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Andrea Lee
Lee tries to escape from the full mount...
Michelle Waterson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Andrea Lee
Andrea Lee attempts to trap Michelle Waterson in her guard.
Michelle Waterson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Andrea Lee
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Michelle Waterson goes for an americana!
Lee breaks free.
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Andrea Lee
Lee works on the ground with her fingers over The Karate Hottie's face
The Karate Hottie shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Andrea Lee
Lee tries to show some ground skills
The Karate Hottie uses her strength to keep The Karate Hottie at a disadvantage
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Andrea Lee
Andrea Lee attempts to trap Michelle Waterson in her guard.
Michelle Waterson keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Andrea Lee
Pitty-pat punches from The Karate Hottie
They're bothering Lee even though they aren't hurting her.
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Andrea Lee
Michelle Waterson throws a flurry of punches at Lee...
Lee is defending herself well. None of them connect.
Michelle Waterson gets sloppy and Andrea Lee tries to take advantage...
Andrea Lee launches a few punches to The Karate Hottie's cheek from the guard.
Michelle Waterson uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Lee pushes Michelle Waterson and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Good front kick from Lee!
Michelle Waterson blocks
Lee misses a step and Michelle Waterson sees an opportunity to counter her!
Michelle Waterson tries a hook to the body
and hits Lee ribs hard
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Lee tries to grapple
She puts The Karate Hottie in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
One, two, three! Lee doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Devastating knee that lands on The Karate Hottie's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts!
The fighters are clinching.
Michelle Waterson slightly pushes Lee into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Michelle Waterson tries a hook to the body
and hits Lee ribs hard
Lee ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Andrea Lee just won't stop and continues to rain punches
The Karate Hottie quickly defends.
The Karate Hottie has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Michelle Waterson steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Michelle Waterson launches a body shot
Lee evades.
Andrea Lee tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie won't budge, forcing Lee to pull guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Lee
The Karate Hottie positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Lee's being punished here!
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Lee
The Karate Hottie struggles on the ground and tries to break Andrea Lee's guard...
Michelle Waterson is in Lee open guard now
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson is in open guard over Lee
Lee tries to close her guard around The Karate Hottie
She is not able to do it
Michelle Waterson is in open guard over Lee
The Karate Hottie tries to move to full mount
The Karate Hottie succeeds
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Andrea Lee
Andrea Lee tries to roll on the ground...
The Karate Hottie knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
The Karate Hottie is trying to counter now!
Lee tries to escape from the full mount...
Michelle Waterson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Andrea Lee
Andrea Lee tries to turn in and scramble out. Michelle Waterson timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Andrea Lee slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Andrea Lee is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Lee positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The Karate Hottie's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Michelle Waterson's Left eye
Andrea Lee is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Lee tries to open up The Karate Hottie with a few strikes with her right elbow...
The Karate Hottie blocks a few elbows and now Andrea Lee will have to look for another option here.
Andrea Lee gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Lee
She succeeds!
Andrea Lee is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to move on the ground and shows Andrea Lee a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
The Karate Hottie uses her forearms to block the impact!
Andrea Lee is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Lee is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Andrea Lee!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Andrea Lee
Michelle Waterson fakes some punches
Lee ties her up.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Andrea Lee
Andrea Lee tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Andrea Lee
Andrea Lee tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson rolls her over and takes her back!
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over Lee
Lee has given her back to Michelle Waterson who is trying to get one hook in!
Michelle Waterson has one hook in!
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over Lee with one hook in
Michelle Waterson tries to get her arm under Andrea Lee's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Andrea Lee's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Andrea Lee easily defends the attempt.
The Karate Hottie clumsily fails here and it's time for Andrea Lee to fight back!
Lee has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Lee is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Andrea Lee moves forward looking for some grappling action
Lee has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Karate Hottie pushes her opponent down and launches a heavy knee to her head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Andrea Lee's face!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Lee launches a furious low kick!
The Karate Hottie blocks.
Lee clumsily fails here and it's time for Michelle Waterson to fight back!
Michelle Waterson attempts to cut off Lee with punches
Lee reels from the strikes.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Lee is holding Michelle Waterson's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Andrea Lee is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson attempts to trap Andrea Lee in her guard.
Michelle Waterson manages to switch to full guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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As the fight continues it seems that Michelle Waterson is taking the best of the fight.
The Karate Hottie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Michelle Waterson seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Tremendous strikes from Lee!
Some big punches are landing!
The Karate Hottie moves backwards and Andrea Lee is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Andrea Lee!
The Karate Hottie ducks under...
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
The Karate Hottie is holding Andrea Lee's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Andrea Lee loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lee Hyper-extended her arm
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Andrea Lee
Andrea Lee attempts to trap Michelle Waterson in her guard.
Michelle Waterson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Andrea Lee
Andrea Lee launches a few punches to The Karate Hottie's cheek from the guard.
Michelle Waterson uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Andrea Lee gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
Michelle Waterson looks to mount Andrea Lee...
Michelle Waterson slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Andrea Lee
Andrea Lee tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Andrea Lee
Lee is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Michelle Waterson pushes Andrea Lee down and prevents her attempts to escape
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Andrea Lee
The Karate Hottie suddenly holds Andrea Lee's arm and tries an armbar!
Lee can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Michelle Waterson!
Andrea Lee is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Lee is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Lee struggles on the ground and tries to break Michelle Waterson's guard...
The Karate Hottie doesn't want to free her opponent and Lee continues in closed guard
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in EnergySolutions Arena (Salt Lake City, Utah) are cheering for the fighters.
Lee is swinging for the fences!
The Karate Hottie backpedals and creates space. Andrea Lee is asking her if she is going to fight!
Poorly executed technique. Michelle Waterson looks to counter!
Michelle Waterson throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Lee steps backwards away from Michelle Waterson. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Solid kick to the leg from Andrea Lee
The Karate Hottie checks it.
A left hook from Lee
grazes the chin of The Karate Hottie.
The Karate Hottie's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Karate Hottie moves backwards and Andrea Lee is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Solid low kick from Michelle Waterson.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Lee hyper-extended her left leg
Michelle Waterson tries a high kick!
Lee was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off her head!
There is a small laceration on Andrea Lee's Left cheek
The Karate Hottie pushes Andrea Lee and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
The Karate Hottie and Lee circle around the center of the cage.
The Karate Hottie is holding Andrea Lee's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Andrea Lee loses balance and goes to the ground.
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Andrea Lee
Andrea Lee tries to turn in and scramble out. Michelle Waterson timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
That guillotine from Michelle Waterson appears to be unbreakable
That guillotine looks tight...
Lee's Left eye is beginning to swell
Lee struggles to free herself
You can see the pain reflected in Lee's eyes...
That guillotine looks tight...
Andrea Lee slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Andrea Lee is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Lee
She succeeds!
Andrea Lee is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Lee is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Andrea Lee!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Andrea Lee
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Lee's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Andrea Lee's arm and tries an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Lee's eyes...
Lee struggles to free herself
Lee struggles to free herself
Crippling lock!
The Karate Hottie is locking that Armbar...
The Karate Hottie is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
The Karate Hottie secures the lock while Andrea Lee refuses to tap... Mario Yamasaki jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Michelle Waterson by Submission (Armbar) at 4:49 Round 3
Statistics: Andrea Lee
Punches 4/11 (36%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 4/15 (27%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 447 s
Statistics: Michelle Waterson
Punches 11/13 (85%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/17 (53%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 447 s
Waterson brought it all. Lee brought far less.
Michelle Waterson is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Michelle Waterson is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if she loses today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Andrea Lee and Michelle Waterson touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Michelle Waterson attempts to cut off Lee with punches
Lee reels from the strikes.
Andrea Lee attempts a sweep single...
Michelle Waterson was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Andrea Lee tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie goes down.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Andrea Lee is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson launches a few punches to Lee's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Lee tries to cover her face,
Andrea Lee is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Andrea Lee tries to pass to half guard...
Michelle Waterson's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Andrea Lee is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Lee struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Andrea Lee is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to move on the ground and shows Andrea Lee a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! The Karate Hottie's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Mario Yamasaki knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
The Karate Hottie's Forehead is beginning to swell
Andrea Lee is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
1:23 Round 1 and The Karate Hottie is still in good shape. She sure has trained hard for this fight.
Lee is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Andrea Lee uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Lee is trying to counter now!
Lee tries to escape from the closed guard
Lee succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Andrea Lee is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Lee
She succeeds!
Andrea Lee is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie works on the ground with her fingers over Lee's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Mario Yamasaki didn't see that!
Andrea Lee is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Michelle Waterson seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
The Karate Hottie measures the resilience of Lee's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Lee's side.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Andrea Lee is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Lee is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Andrea Lee!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Andrea Lee
Lee tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Michelle Waterson doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Andrea Lee
Lee tries to escape from the full mount...
Michelle Waterson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Andrea Lee
Andrea Lee attempts to trap Michelle Waterson in her guard.
Michelle Waterson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Andrea Lee
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Michelle Waterson goes for an americana!
Lee breaks free.
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Andrea Lee
Lee works on the ground with her fingers over The Karate Hottie's face
The Karate Hottie shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Andrea Lee
Lee tries to show some ground skills
The Karate Hottie uses her strength to keep The Karate Hottie at a disadvantage
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Andrea Lee
Andrea Lee attempts to trap Michelle Waterson in her guard.
Michelle Waterson keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Andrea Lee
Pitty-pat punches from The Karate Hottie
They're bothering Lee even though they aren't hurting her.
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Andrea Lee
Michelle Waterson throws a flurry of punches at Lee...
Lee is defending herself well. None of them connect.
Michelle Waterson gets sloppy and Andrea Lee tries to take advantage...
Andrea Lee launches a few punches to The Karate Hottie's cheek from the guard.
Michelle Waterson uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Lee pushes Michelle Waterson and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
Good front kick from Lee!
Michelle Waterson blocks
Lee misses a step and Michelle Waterson sees an opportunity to counter her!
Michelle Waterson tries a hook to the body
and hits Lee ribs hard
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Lee tries to grapple
She puts The Karate Hottie in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
One, two, three! Lee doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch!
Devastating knee that lands on The Karate Hottie's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts!
The fighters are clinching.
Michelle Waterson slightly pushes Lee into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Michelle Waterson tries a hook to the body
and hits Lee ribs hard
Lee ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Andrea Lee just won't stop and continues to rain punches
The Karate Hottie quickly defends.
The Karate Hottie has a high cardio that helps her make great performances.
Michelle Waterson steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Michelle Waterson launches a body shot
Lee evades.
Andrea Lee tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Karate Hottie won't budge, forcing Lee to pull guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Lee
The Karate Hottie positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Lee's being punished here!
Michelle Waterson is in closed guard over Lee
The Karate Hottie struggles on the ground and tries to break Andrea Lee's guard...
Michelle Waterson is in Lee open guard now
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson is in open guard over Lee
Lee tries to close her guard around The Karate Hottie
She is not able to do it
Michelle Waterson is in open guard over Lee
The Karate Hottie tries to move to full mount
The Karate Hottie succeeds
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Andrea Lee
Andrea Lee tries to roll on the ground...
The Karate Hottie knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
The Karate Hottie is trying to counter now!
Lee tries to escape from the full mount...
Michelle Waterson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Andrea Lee
Andrea Lee tries to turn in and scramble out. Michelle Waterson timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Andrea Lee slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Andrea Lee is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Lee positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! The Karate Hottie's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Michelle Waterson's Left eye
Andrea Lee is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
Lee tries to open up The Karate Hottie with a few strikes with her right elbow...
The Karate Hottie blocks a few elbows and now Andrea Lee will have to look for another option here.
Andrea Lee gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Lee
She succeeds!
Andrea Lee is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to move on the ground and shows Andrea Lee a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
The Karate Hottie uses her forearms to block the impact!
Andrea Lee is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Lee is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Andrea Lee!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Andrea Lee
Michelle Waterson fakes some punches
Lee ties her up.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Andrea Lee
Andrea Lee tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Andrea Lee
Andrea Lee tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson rolls her over and takes her back!
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over Lee
Lee has given her back to Michelle Waterson who is trying to get one hook in!
Michelle Waterson has one hook in!
The Karate Hottie is in rear mount over Lee with one hook in
Michelle Waterson tries to get her arm under Andrea Lee's chin but can't do it. She locks her arms over Andrea Lee's neck and tries to finish her with a neck crank!
Andrea Lee easily defends the attempt.
The Karate Hottie clumsily fails here and it's time for Andrea Lee to fight back!
Lee has to use some of her skills to escape safely from this position...
Lee is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Andrea Lee moves forward looking for some grappling action
Lee has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Karate Hottie pushes her opponent down and launches a heavy knee to her head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Andrea Lee's face!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Lee launches a furious low kick!
The Karate Hottie blocks.
Lee clumsily fails here and it's time for Michelle Waterson to fight back!
Michelle Waterson attempts to cut off Lee with punches
Lee reels from the strikes.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Michelle Waterson is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around her opponent.
Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Lee is holding Michelle Waterson's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Michelle Waterson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Andrea Lee is in side mount over Michelle Waterson
Michelle Waterson attempts to trap Andrea Lee in her guard.
Michelle Waterson manages to switch to full guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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As the fight continues it seems that Michelle Waterson is taking the best of the fight.
The Karate Hottie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Michelle Waterson seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Tremendous strikes from Lee!
Some big punches are landing!
The Karate Hottie moves backwards and Andrea Lee is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Andrea Lee!
The Karate Hottie ducks under...
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
The Karate Hottie is holding Andrea Lee's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Andrea Lee loses balance and goes to the ground.
Lee Hyper-extended her arm
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Andrea Lee
Andrea Lee attempts to trap Michelle Waterson in her guard.
Michelle Waterson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Andrea Lee
Andrea Lee launches a few punches to The Karate Hottie's cheek from the guard.
Michelle Waterson uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Andrea Lee gets sloppy and Michelle Waterson tries to take advantage...
Michelle Waterson looks to mount Andrea Lee...
Michelle Waterson slides her knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Andrea Lee
Andrea Lee tries to roll to her side and trap Michelle Waterson in her guard...
Michelle Waterson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Andrea Lee
Lee is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Michelle Waterson pushes Andrea Lee down and prevents her attempts to escape
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Andrea Lee
The Karate Hottie suddenly holds Andrea Lee's arm and tries an armbar!
Lee can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Michelle Waterson!
Andrea Lee is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Lee is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Lee struggles on the ground and tries to break Michelle Waterson's guard...
The Karate Hottie doesn't want to free her opponent and Lee continues in closed guard
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in EnergySolutions Arena (Salt Lake City, Utah) are cheering for the fighters.
Lee is swinging for the fences!
The Karate Hottie backpedals and creates space. Andrea Lee is asking her if she is going to fight!
Poorly executed technique. Michelle Waterson looks to counter!
Michelle Waterson throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Lee steps backwards away from Michelle Waterson. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Solid kick to the leg from Andrea Lee
The Karate Hottie checks it.
A left hook from Lee
grazes the chin of The Karate Hottie.
The Karate Hottie's Chin is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Michelle Waterson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Karate Hottie moves backwards and Andrea Lee is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Solid low kick from Michelle Waterson.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Lee hyper-extended her left leg
Michelle Waterson tries a high kick!
Lee was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off her head!
There is a small laceration on Andrea Lee's Left cheek
The Karate Hottie pushes Andrea Lee and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
The Karate Hottie and Lee circle around the center of the cage.
The Karate Hottie is holding Andrea Lee's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Andrea Lee loses balance and goes to the ground.
Michelle Waterson is in side mount over Andrea Lee
Andrea Lee tries to turn in and scramble out. Michelle Waterson timed her perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
That guillotine from Michelle Waterson appears to be unbreakable
That guillotine looks tight...
Lee's Left eye is beginning to swell
Lee struggles to free herself
You can see the pain reflected in Lee's eyes...
That guillotine looks tight...
Andrea Lee slips her head out and manages to gain top control.
Andrea Lee is in open guard over The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie tries to close her guard around Lee
She succeeds!
Andrea Lee is in closed guard over The Karate Hottie
Lee is in closed guard... The Karate Hottie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Andrea Lee!
Michelle Waterson is in full mount over Andrea Lee
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Lee's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like The Karate Hottie
The Karate Hottie fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Andrea Lee's arm and tries an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Lee's eyes...
Lee struggles to free herself
Lee struggles to free herself
Crippling lock!
The Karate Hottie is locking that Armbar...
The Karate Hottie is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
The Karate Hottie secures the lock while Andrea Lee refuses to tap... Mario Yamasaki jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Michelle Waterson by Submission (Armbar) at 4:49 Round 3
Statistics: Andrea Lee
Punches 4/11 (36%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 2/4 (50%)
GnP strikes 4/15 (27%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 447 s
Statistics: Michelle Waterson
Punches 11/13 (85%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/17 (53%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 447 s
Waterson brought it all. Lee brought far less.